Two Ships Collided While Overtaking In North Sea
A ULCS collided with a general cargo ship as it tried to overtake off Hollum, Netherlands.
| Accident type | : Collision |
| Vessels involved | : Ultra large container ship Hong Kong Express and a general cargo ship BBS Sky |
| Location | : 10 nautical miles off Hollum, Netherlands. |
| Casualties/Oil spill | : None. |
Details of ship:
Hong Kong Express | BBS Sky | |
Overall length | 366.00 m | 90.00 m |
Moulded beam | 48.00 m | 13.00 m |
Maximum draft | 14.50 m | 4.00 m |
Deadweight | 142,018 DWT | 3,171 DWT |
Gross tonnage | 142,295 GRT | 2,316 GRT |
Built in | 2013 | 2000 |
Built at | Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea. | Barkmeijer Stroobos in Netherlands |
Operated by | German company Hapag Lloyd | Kopervik Shipping |
En route | From Rotterdam to Hamburg | Form Figueira da Foz, Portugal to Szczecin, Poland |
At the time of the accident, the ultra large container ship Hong Kong Express and the general cargo ship BBS Sky were travelling on the northern direction. The ships collided when they tried to overtake one another.
No damage was reported by the container carrier but the general cargo ship had a small scratch above the waterline. The ship still remained seaworthy and both the vessels continued their voyage. The vessels were allowed to resume voyages as it estimated only minor damages. The local authorities were informed and the ships will be inspected in the next port of call.
Source: Maritime News
